With only 12 days to go until the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars game, the AFL has unveiled the full Indigenous All Stars squad that will take on Fremantle on February 15.
A total of 31 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AFL players from 16 clubs have been selected, with the star-studded team including seven All Australians, nine premiership players, six top ten draft picks, and three Mark of the Year winners.
Geelong have two representatives, with rising star Lawson Humphries and 2022 Premiership player and All Australian, Tyson Stengle included in the final squad.
The recognition is welcome reward for both Humphries and Stengle, who both played instrumental roles in Geelong's 2024 campaign.
Since joining the Cats in 2022, Stengle has been a revelation for the Cats kicking 126 goals in 69 games, including in 2022 being named All Australian in a Premiership year.
After being selected by the Cats in the 2023 AFL draft, Humphries burst onto the scene with a terrific debut season, featuring in 11 AFL games and impressing with his skill and composure across half back.
Humphries said he was honoured to represent the Indigenous All Stars.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to represent my culture and family with the Indigenous All Stars. Growing up, I admired players like Adam Goodes, Lewis Jetta, and Sonny (Michael Walters), who inspired me to play footy. To now be a part of the All Stars is something I’m truly proud of, especially sharing this experience with a close teammate in Tyson Stengle,” Humphries said.
“Being able to play alongside some of the league’s best, and players who have played a pivotal role in driving social change both in society and within the AFL, is a real privilege. This opportunity will be a great learning experience for me as I deepen my connections within the AFL and gain a better understanding of both culture and the game.
“Being a Kimberley boy that grew up in the Pilbara, to be able to represent my culture and background surrounded by friends and family in the stands is something I won't take for granted. Being so far away it's hard for them to watch my games, so to play in front of them, whilst representing them is exciting, and to do it against the team my family barracked for makes it even more special.”
Indigenous All Stars Head Coach Xavier Clarke said the selection committee were fortunate with so many talented Indigenous players available.
“It was fantastic to see so many players available to play in the game. It’s an exciting squad and I can’t wait to coach such a great list of players against Fremantle,” Clarke said.
“I am in a fortunate position of having so much talent to work with and I can’t wait to see the boys put on a show.”
Tickets are on sale now and prices start at $10 for a junior under 15, and $35 for an adult, with family tickets (two adults and two juniors) only $70, allowing juniors to attend for free.
The 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars match will take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025 at Optus Stadium in Perth, with the Indigenous All Stars taking on Fremantle as part of the AFL pre-season fixture.
For tickets and more information head to afl.com.au/allstars.
Indigenous All Stars Squad
- Callum Ah Chee – Noongar, Palyku and Nyikina, Yawuru
- Karl Amon - Noonuccal
- Shai Bolton - Minang and Wilman
- Jase Burgoyne – Kokatha, Larrakia, Warai
- Charlie Cameron – Waanyi and Lardil
- Jeremy Finlayson - Yorta Yorta
- Jade Gresham - Yorta Yorta
- Bobby Hill – Whadjuk, Ballardong, Noongar
- Brad Hill – Wilmen, Noongar
- Jason Horne-Francis - Wardaman
- Lawson Humphries - Nyul Nyul, Oomiday, Worrora
- Jarman Impey - Yorta Yorta
- Joel Jeffrey – Kukatj, Wulwulam
- Ash Johnson – Jaru, Kija
- Liam Jones - Kija
- Tim Kelly – Noongar, Wongi, Yamatji
- Coen Livingstone – Balardong, Noongar
- Ben Long – Anmatjerre
- Steven May - Larrakia
- Jesse Motlop - Larrakia
- Alex Pearce - Palawa
- Kysaiah Pickett – Yamatji, Noongar
- Willie Rioli – Tiwi
- Maurice Rioli - Tiwi
- Liam Ryan – Yamatji
- Izak Rankine - Kokatha and Ngarrindjeri
- Tyson Stengle – Wirangu
- Jy Simpkin - Yorta Yorta
- Michael Walters – Whadjuk, Wilmen and Ngarrindjeri
- Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera – Kokatha, Narangga
- Zac Williams - Wiradjuri